Surprise proposal on Champs-Elysees takes center stage, as Quinn Simmons pops the question unexpectedly
Quinn Simmons Proposes and Shines in the 2025 Tour de France
Quinn Simmons, the American cyclist who earned the nickname "Captain America" for his stars-and-stripes national champion's jersey, made headlines not just for his performance on the Tour de France, but also for a heartwarming personal moment. On the Champs-Élysées immediately after finishing the 2025 Tour de France, Simmons proposed to his girlfriend, Sidney Berry, marking a memorable and emotional moment at the race's conclusion [1][3][4].
This significant personal event capped off Simmons' best Tour performance yet, finishing 59th overall. Throughout the Tour, Simmons was very active, frequently joining breakaways and animating the race, although he did not win a stage himself [1][4]. He played a key support role for his teammate Jonathan Milan, who won two sprint stages and the green jersey as the top sprinter [1].
During the race, Simmons expressed some frustration about team tactics, particularly being tasked to work for Milan rather than pursuing his own stage wins. After Stage 15, he openly shared his disappointment at the limited opportunities he had to race for himself [2]. Despite these frustrations, Simmons’ aggressive and animated racing style kept him prominent in coverage and among fans throughout the event [4]. He was also awarded the Super Teammate Award for his efforts in supporting his team [3][5].
In addition to his proposal, Simmons lit up Stage 6 with a daring solo chase, finishing second in what became the best Tour stage result of his career. This was his third participation in the Tour de France, having finished in 2022 but failing to complete in 2023, making 2025 his best showing to date both professionally and personally [1][3].
Meanwhile, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) won his fourth yellow jersey and is considered the greatest cyclist of his generation. Wout van Aert (Visma | Lease a bike) claimed his long-awaited stage win and his 10th career Tour stage victory. Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe) emerged as a breakout rider, earning the white young rider's jersey and finishing third overall [1].
Many riders were greeted by their loved ones at the end of the Tour de France, with Simmons' proposal on the cobbles of Paris's Champs-Elysees being a particularly memorable moment. The crowd behind the barriers roared as Simmons' girlfriend jumped into his arms after he proposed [1].
[1] - Tour de France Official Website [2] - CyclingNews [3] - VeloNews [4] - ESPN [5] - ProcyclingStats
Quinn Simmons' excitement on the Champs-Élysées extended beyond his Tour de France performance, as he proposed to his girlfriend, Sidney Berry. In addition to his emotional personal victory, Simmons also showcased his sporting prowess by lighting up Stage 6 with a daring solo chase, enabling a memorable moment in the world of entertainment and sports.
